Daiwa presso or lox yoshi

[creek bandit]

Righto. Need a new trout rod. These are my two finalists in regards to what I like and can afford
Daiwa presso 2-6lb 6"0 2 piece
Lox yoshi 1-3kg 6"6
Will be for hB lures up to 5 grams and very light plastics in trout streams
Give me some pros and cons and would love to hear from members who actually own one of them
Cheers guys

[DarkHorse]

How much are you looking at spending?

I know this does not answer your question, but I just purchased on eof these:

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/p...nd-stream.html

$130 landed in Oz from Japan. 6' 1-3kg 0.5g - 2g

[tw9635]

I have that exact lox and love it. It has a very versatile tip meaning its great for hardbodies and plastics. However never used the other so can't comment.

[Puggy]

Love my lox, can't fault it. It's the last remaining bream rod I have. And it's like that for a reason.

[monstaf1sh]

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

How much are you looking at spending?

I know this does not answer your question, but I just purchased on eof these:

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/p...nd-stream.html

$130 landed in Oz from Japan. 6' 1-3kg 0.5g - 2g

Says 1-3lb

[DarkHorse]

Originally Posted by monstaf1sh

Says 1-3lb

Ooops my bad sorry. You are right. They also have a heavier model as well.

[Nix88]

My only concern with the lox rods is the tip breaking off.saw quite a few returned at my local tackle shop a while back.

[creek bandit]

So no one has used the presso?
They are on flee bay delivered for under $100
Plus you can get the japanese models which come in more sizes

[uh-0hh]

Can't fault the lox yoshi perfect for throwing light cranks and placcys. Never had a problem with a broken tip.

Cheers

[stevej525]

I have a Lox 7" model , never had any problems with the Tip, have caught plenty of flatties up to 60cm ,and bream to 35cm with it , would be a great trout rod , I have a stradic ci4+ 1000 and 6lb SAS braid on it.
I have been out to Oberon Dam with it on the Yak and have yet to catch a Trout with it but have full confidence it will handle them with ease.

[pipnosis]

I checked out the pressos in the shops in Japan. IMO too soft. Maybe good for fishing 1lb line for 6" trout.

[Yak_Hak]

Originally Posted by Nix88

My only concern with the lox rods is the tip breaking off.saw quite a few returned at my local tackle shop a while back.

This was only a problem with the older models (cork insert into reel seat). the newer model (with the wood insert) doesn't have this problem.

They are a great HB rod.

I've never used the presso, but do have a Gen Black. I much prefer to Lox for hards, I use the Gen Black for plastics.

[creek bandit]

Originally Posted by pipnosis

I checked out the pressos in the shops in Japan. IMO too soft. Maybe good for fishing 1lb line for 6" trout.

Which model did you check out mate?
They are soft and noodle like for a reason and the biggest trout in my local would be 1.5kg. The jap model I like is .5-6lb.

[pipnosis]

TBH I just giggled at something so flimsy. I guess is was the light one.

Kind of fascinating though, just not my thing.

[creek bandit]

Check out some of the japanese trout fishing on YouTube then you will see flimsy. I subscribe to motoyama 1003. But also check out street hunters. Ultra light rods pushed to their limits
So no presso owners out there guys?